saspatz Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Here's a fun fact Quote Migrants to European countries are at higher risk of hypovitaminosis D compared with native-born.9 Compared with nonimmigrants, those from Africa have the highest adjusted ORs for vitamin D deficiency (about 7-fold), followed by migrants from Arab-Islamic countries (about 6-fold) and Turkey (about 4-fold).10 Apart from darker skin color, variables related to dress (eg, wearing a veil), behavior (eg, less outdoor activities), and diet also contribute to an increased risk of deficiency in certain ethnic groups.11,12 Urban residence is associated with an increased risk of hypovitaminosis, due to factors such as reduced outdoor activity and access to UVB radiation.13,14 It is well established that prenatal vitamin D deficiency is a significant risk factor for adult-onset schizophrenia. Developmental Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Schizophrenia: A 10-Year Update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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